What's On at the OLC

Coming Up & Program Updates

Ozanam Learning Centre - 99 Forbes Street Woolloomooloo:

Women's Circle Educational Talk: Women's Safety
Join us for our next educational talk held in Women's Circle! The topic is a continuation around general safety, covering helpful strategies and tips to keep yourself safe and protected in different environments, with things to consider while travelling alone. This session will be hosted by Sue, a health professional, followed by a small afternoon tea.

All women are welcome to join!

When: Next Tuesday, October 6th
Time: 1.30pm - 3pm
Where: OLC Women's Space (Ground Floor)
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Beats & Pieces Music Production Workshop
This is a beginner, hands-on workshop designed to teach you the basics of music production and beat-making by utilising music production software (GarageBand), while learning some music theory on the side.

Limited spaces. To book in a place, please chat to OLC
staff or contact us on 9358 8100 or olc@vinnies.org.au.

When: Mondays, from October 12th to December 14th (10 weeks)
Time: 10am - 12pm
Where: OLC Maclab Computer Room (Level 4)
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Free Hepatitis C Checks
Are you worried about exposure to Hepatitis C? Drop in for free Point of Care finger prick testing available through 2 types of tests. Depending on the type of test and if you have been diagnosed with Hep C previously, you will receive results within roughly an hour.

📅 When?
Tuesday, October 13th
11.30am - 2pm 

📍Where?
OLC Level 3
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ADHD Toolkit: Skills & Strategies Group
A practical group designed to help adults better understand ADHD, build strategies for everyday life and to learn practical skills to support day-to-day wellbeing. You will learn about:

• Executive functioning, emotional regulation, motivation, routines, and relationships

• Strategies for attention, focus and task initiation

• How to support someone close to you who has ADHD, and more!

To book a spot for this group, please chat to OLC staff, call (02) 9358 8100 or email olc@vinnies.org.au.

When: Tuesdays, from October 20th to November 24th (6 weeks)
Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm
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ADHD Connect: Support & Discussion Group
A supportive discussion group for adults with ADHD to connect, share experiences, and learn from one another in a relaxed and understanding environment.

Explore the realities of living with ADHD through open conversation, peer support, reflection, and shared strategies and experiences.

When: Wednesdays, from October 21st to November 25th (6 weeks)
Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm
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Hearing Voices Support Group
In partnership with St. Vincent's Hospital, the Hearing Voices support group is back!

Connect with and be supported by others with a lived experience of hearing voices. Shift your relationship with your voices and learn ways to cope. Hear about other experiences and further your understanding of what it means to hear voices.

This group is open to all with a lived experience of hearing voices. An intake form will be required before attending this group.

When: Wednesdays (Fortnightly), next on October 14th
Time: 2pm - 3.30pm
Where: OLC Ground Floor Community Space
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Tech Support Sessions (1-on-1)
Drop in to the OLC computer room if you are seeking one-on-one help with any tech-related matters, or if you'd like to pick up some handy computer skills!

• Mondays (from Oct 12): 1pm - 3pm

• Thursdays: 1pm - 3pm

ACAP Counselling Sessions - Wednesdays
Free face-to-face, individual therapeutic counselling sessions are available every Wednesday, each an hour long.

To book in for a session, please chat to OLC staff at the centre, call (02) 9358 8100 or email olc@vinnies.org.au.

When: Wednesdays
Time: 10am - 2pm (3 x 1 hour appointments available)
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Women's Circle Gratitude Journalling Activity
Join us for our next educational talk held in Women's Circle! The topic is a continuation around general safety, covering helpful strategies and tips to keep yourself safe and protected in different environments, with things to consider while travelling alone. This session will be hosted by Sue, a health professional, followed by a small afternoon tea.

All women are welcome to join!

When: Tuesday, October 27th 
Time: 1.30pm - 3pm
Where: OLC Women's Space (Ground Floor)
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Eyes of Hope Clinic
The OLC and Eyes of Hope work in collaboration to provide free of charge eye check-ups and glasses. This service is by appointment. Please book ahead of time on the Eyes of Hope website booking page.

📅 Dates for 2026 (11am-3pm):
Monday, October 12th
Monday, November 9th

📍Where?
OLC Ground Floor Community Space


 Creative Writing Group - On Pause
Our creative writing group is currently on an extended break. Watch this space for further updates! If you have any enquiries, please get in contact with us. Apologies for any inconvenience.

 

SMART Recovery OLC Group - On Pause
Our SMART Recovery support group program will continue to be on an indefinite pause. Apologies for any inconvenience.

If you are seeking support on your recovery journey, please find alternative in-person and online meetings by using the SMART Recovery website: https://smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au/smart-recovery-meetings 
 

Expressions of Interest (EOIs)

Handy Women's D.I.Y Workshop: Expressions of Interest
If you're keen to pick-up some basic D.I.Y skills and safety knowledge around home maintenance, join us for this beginner's workshop for women! 

To express interest in this workshop, please chat to OLC staff, call (02) 9358 8100 or email olc@vinnies.org.au.

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Lived Experience Group: Expressions of Interest
We are taking expressions of interest for a lived experience group. If you experience voice hearing, visions, alternative beliefs, intrusive thoughts, this group may interest you.

It is a safe, non-judgemental space where people can connect, share and reflect about extraordinary lived experiences.

If you have any questions and to express interest, please speak with OLC staff,

call (02) 9358 8100 or email olc@vinnies.org.au to express your interest.

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